OUR TEAM

Megan Godbeer

Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist (SPT)

Megan is the Director of Ridgeline Therapy and a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She is also a Registered Play Therapist (SPT) and is currently completing her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.).

Megan is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space where clients of all ages can explore their experiences at their own pace. With a person-centred approach at the heart of her work, she strives to walk alongside her clients—helping them uncover strengths, build resilience, and find meaningful strategies for living a balanced and fulfilling life.

Megan’s current focus includes play therapy as well as supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, though her practice is not limited to these areas. She also brings experience in grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Megan has worked with young children, teens, adults, and couples in private practice, clinical settings, schools, and community-based centres. This broad background allows her to adapt her approach to meet each client’s unique needs.

Megan draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities to best support her clients, including Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). For couples work, she has specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.



Above all, Megan is committed to helping clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges—offering both evidence-based tools and a genuine, caring connection.

Tania Johnson

Registered Psychologist & Registered Play Therapist

Tania is a Registered Psychologist, a Play Therapy Practitioner and the Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology.

She completed her undergraduate studies in South-Africa before engaging in a one year, full time internship in Chicago at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. During this internship year, she worked with oncology patients and their families. She focused primarily on supporting those who were in the Stem Cell Unit.

In 2012, she received her Masters of Counselling from City University of Seattle. During her Master's degree and in the years following, Tania and her husband lived with and cared for a sibling group of four. Tania’s clinical work has forever been changed by the four children- with the importance of relationship, consistency, and honouring resiliency being central to everything that she does.

Since completing her degree, Tania has worked in a private practice setting with a range of clients. She has a specialization in play therapy and parent coaching, but works with clients across the life-span. She works primarily from an attachment based perspective. This means that she works with clients to explore how early relationships impact how we come to understand our self, other people, and the world. Tania’s approach is depth focused, while maintaining a strong emphasis on healing strategies.

Tania presents workshops on children’s mental health both nationally and internationally, co-hosts “The Childpsych Podcast”, and works in a supervisory capacity with masters level students and provisional psychologists.

Abhishek Bardoloi

Registered Psychologist

Abhishek completed his undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science Psychology from McEwan University and his Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle. During his time as a student, Abhishek worked as a respite worker and also participated as a distress line volunteer, working with callers who were experiencing imminent crisis. 

As a Registered Psychologist, Abhishek is dedicated to helping individuals heal from emotional distress caused by a range of presenting concerns. Abhishek specializes in PTSD, anxiety, depressive mood, concerns related to attachment, navigating conflict in relationships, difficulties with sleeping or eating patterns, wanting more self-confidence,  and patterns of people-pleasing that impact their well-being. To address these symptoms, he incorporates modalities such as EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic and attachment-based interventions to address and gain insight into the root source of these concerns. Abhishek likes to explore and gain insight into how and why these symptoms or patterns may show up today, so we have clarity around why past experiences can affect present mood or behaviour. This gives us a strong foundation of understanding of our symptoms, from which we then work to heal from the source of the symptom itself. 

Repeating unhealthy relationship cycles can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Abhishek supports clients in developing self-awareness, building resilience, and learning skills to foster healthy, fulfilling connections with themselves and others. He understands how challenging it can be to carry the weight of past traumas and unhealthy relationships into your daily life. You don't have to navigate this path alone. By working together, we can explore these challenges and create a space for healing and growth. 

Elise Anthieren

Registered Psychologist

Elise Anthieren is a Registered Psychologist who brings extensive experience supporting neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that supports both individuals and the families who care for them.



Elise specializes in working with individuals across the lifespan who are affected by ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and challenges with emotional regulation. She has particular expertise in supporting neurodiverse children and families, as well as adults navigating diagnosis and related mental health concerns. Her work includes individual therapy, child therapy combined with parent consultation, and parent counselling. Elise emphasizes practical strategies that can be integrated into daily routines, school settings, and home environments to support meaningful and sustainable change.

Elise has spent over a decade working with neurodiverse children and their families through FSCD-funded services. She received her Master of Counselling degree from the University of Lethbridge and completed undergraduate research focused on dyslexia and the development of strong reading skills in children, reflecting her long-standing interest in learning differences and child development.

Her counselling approach is person-centred and focused on identifying and building upon clients’ existing strengths while gaining a deep understanding of their unique life experiences. She integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapies (EFT), and Solution Focussed Therapy to guide her clinical work. Elise also incorporates art and play-based interventions when appropriate to support clients in expressing themselves and engaging meaningfully in the therapeutic process. She primarily works with children, adolescents, parents, and adults seeking individual counselling.

Through her work, Elise strives to create a supportive and affirming environment where clients and families feel understood, empowered, and equipped with the tools they need to thrive.

Mitchell Reitz

Registered Psychologist

Mitchell is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

Mitchell has a long history of helping others that began during his education where his initiative to make a difference led him to being a volunteer Peer Counsellor for his fellow students. After graduating, Mitchell worked as a Developmental Support Worker where he assisted disabled adolescents and adults in navigating all major life areas. Since then, he has been practicing as a Psychologist and has worked with many different ages, groups, and presenting concerns.

Beyond his experience and credentials, Mitchell believes that the best tool he has for working with clients is his humanity. He remains grounded in the fact that he is a person before he is a Psychologist and this allows him to show up with the same level of honesty, humility, and accountability that he understands is required from his clients to make difficult life changes. This perspective naturally lends to his preferred modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), insight-oriented therapy, narrative therapy, and client-centered therapy. While Mitchell is comfortable utilizing a variety of different approaches, he believes deeply in empowering clients through a collaborative approach where their perspectives, beliefs, and values hold equal weight to his clinical expertise. This allows for therapy to support clients in a way that feels truly personalized to them and more sustainable long-term. The emphasis on collaboration also fosters the client’s ability to advocate for themselves and learn assertiveness through a safe dynamic, helping to support all relationships.

Mitchell enjoys working with all age groups and presenting concerns but has special interests in men’s issues, adolescent development, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He also excels in navigating life transitions and living with general mood disorders. Above all else, Mitchell’s primary focus is creating a space to hold whatever concerns his clients bring in and is prepared to work at whatever pace they are comfortable with. 

Lexi Baretta

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Lexi is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for her clients. She employs a client-centered approach to help individuals uncover and utilize their personal strengths as they work through their challenges. Lexi's aim is to offer a blend of empathy and practical tools to support clients on their path to emotional well-being and growth.

With a focus on trauma-informed care, Lexi brings experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have faced significant trauma. She understands the profound effects of past experiences on current mental health and provides tailored support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and life changes. Her therapeutic repertoire includes techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Lexi is enthusiastic about working with clients from various backgrounds and is honored to assist them in their personal journey towards healing and self-improvement.

Annelise Bazin

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Annelise is a Registered Provisional Psychologist. Her area of interest is in working with individuals and couples facing reproductive challenges and navigating the perinatal period. She also enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing life transitions. 

Annelise holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Her focus is on maternal and reproductive mental health, recognizing that the path to parenthood and the perinatal phase can be both isolating and challenging. Annelise strives to provide a supportive environment where these important topics can be openly discussed. She has a particular interest in perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Supporting parents who have experienced loss through miscarriage, infant loss, and beyond is an area that she is honoured to work in.

Annelise utilizes a person-centered therapeutic approach, incorporating techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and narrative therapy. For couples, she uses the Gottman method and emotion-focused therapy.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Annelise offers a holistic perspective shaped by eight years of experience teaching yoga to various age groups. This background reinforces her belief in the mind-body connection, which she incorporates into her therapeutic practice.

Her primary goal is to create a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. Annelise looks forward to supporting clients on their journey towards well-being.

Kelsey Simmonds

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Kelsey is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

Kelsey strives to create a safe, trusting, inclusive and fun environment for her clients through a person-centered approach. She believes that individuals possess a great deal of resiliency and hopes to support her clients through exploring their challenges and building on the unique strengths and resources they already have. Working through difficult emotions and experiences can be a scary feet to do on one’s own. Kelsey hopes to be a trusting and helpful voice to walk along this journey with you, provide new perspectives and skills, and together work towards growth and a fulfilling life for each client. Everyone moves at their own pace and Kelsey is ready to meet you where you are at.

Kelsey offers support to adults for a range of concerns includinganxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns and life transitions. Kelsey is also passionate about working with children and youth and offers play therapy or adolescent therapy. With a history of working with family violence, Kelsey incorporates a trauma-informed approach, allowing her to compassionately acknowledge how our past experiences can influence our thoughts, actions and relationships. Therapeutic models incorporated by Kelsey include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Kelsey is excited to meet clients from all walks of life and feels honoured to have the privilege of being a part of your story. 

Meagan Crawford

Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

Meagan is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with specific training in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has worked with clients through a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, stress, spirituality, trauma, relationships, parenting, and family conflict. Meagan strives to create a safe place for each client to be seen, heard, and understood. She supports clients with collaboration and compassion while they explore, heal, and work towards positive changes. 

Meagan utilizes a variety of evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions including Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.

Heather Clough

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Heather is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. Heather specializes in supporting children (4+), adolescents, and adults ​toward their therapeutic goals. She has experience working in community settings with youth ages 10 and up, providing crisis support and counselling as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior to completing her Master's degree, Heather spent over a decade as an elementary school teacher, which deepened her understanding of child development and family systems, and solidified her desire to provide one-on-one care.

Heather supports her clients through life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and emotion regulation. She utilizes a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, and includes techniques from Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), attachment theory, solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and play and art in therapy.

Heather believes in the power of creating a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space for individuals to work through their emotions. Her approach focuses on creating a supportive space where you can explore your strengths, develop coping strategies, and find what feels meaningful and fulfilling for you. She looks forward to the opportunity to connect and support you on your journey!

Paige Werry

Administrative Assistant

Paige is often the first friendly voice clients hear and the first smiling face they see when connecting with Ridgeline Therapy. As Administrative Assistant, she is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive, and seamless experience for every client from their initial inquiry through their ongoing care.

With a genuine passion for helping others, Paige understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. She strives to make the process as comfortable as possible by providing compassionate assistance, answering questions, coordinating appointments, and helping clients navigate administrative and billing concerns with care and professionalism.

Paige takes pride in ensuring that every client feels heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey with Ridgeline Therapy. Her attention to detail, approachable nature, and commitment to excellent client care help create a positive and reassuring experience for individuals and families seeking support.